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  • By: Tom Keneally
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  • Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary

Whilst living in exile on St Helena, Napoleon exerted an extraordinary influence on young Betsy Balcombe. How did she get from Napoleon's side to the Australian bush?

Betsy Balcombe as a young woman lived with her family on St Helena. They befriended, served and were ruined by their relationship with Napoleon. To redeem the family's fortunes, William Balcombe, Betsy's father, betrayed Napoleon and accepted a job as the colonial treasurer of NSW, bringing his family with him. William never recovered from the ups and downs of association with Napoleon. His family, however, flourished in Australia and remained renowned pastoralists in Victoria.

Tom Keneally, with his gift for bringing historical stories to life, shares this remarkable friendship and the beginning of an Australian dynasty.
©2015 The Serpentine Publishing Company (P)2015 Bolinda
Literary Fiction War & Military Historical Fiction
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"[Narrator Edwina] Wren’s smooth and soothing tones draw the listener into this detailed first-person account.... Keneally’s fans will devour this enchanting novel of Napoleon’s last days." ( AudioFile)

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